KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor welcomed the courtesy call by Ukraine’s Ambassador to Malaysia, Dr Hennadii Nadolenko, as a symbol of friendship between Ukraine and Sabah.

“Sabah is always open to strengthening international relations, particularly in the areas of trade, education, investment and economic development,” he said when receiving the Dr Nadolenko at Menara Kinabalu today.

The State Government hopes the relationship will open up more opportunities for cooperation that will bring mutual benefits, he said.-pr/BNN